Nick Strincevich
Born: 3/1/1915 in Gary, IN, USA
Died: 11/11/2011 in Valparaiso, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-23 | Final Game: 1948-06-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Strincevich
Biography
Nick Strincevich was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1940 until 1948. Born in 1915, Strincevich was known for his competitive spirit on the mound during a time when Major League Baseball was emerging from the Great Depression and transitioning into the post-war era. Over his career, he compiled a record of 46 wins and 49 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. Strincevich struck out 274 batters and recorded 6 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and close them out when needed.
Strincevich's playing style was characterized by his resilience and adaptability, traits that were essential for pitchers during the challenging wartime years. He navigated a landscape where many players were called to serve in the military, which often affected team rosters and player availability. Despite these challenges, Strincevich made a significant impact on the teams he played for, contributing to the competitive nature of the league during the late 1940s. His career, while perhaps not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, reflects the dedication and passion that defined the era of baseball in which he played.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 49 | 203 | 103 | 46 | 4 | 6 | 889.7 | 958 | 400 | 52 | 270 | 274 | 4.05 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 4 | 8 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 128.7 | 142 | 79 | 63 | 54 | 5.53 | -4154.6 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 35 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 5.23 | -804.6 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 2.82 | -305.8 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 14 | 7 | 40 | 26 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 190.0 | 190 | 65 | 37 | 47 | 3.08 | 2405.5 |
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 16 | 10 | 36 | 29 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 228.3 | 235 | 84 | 49 | 74 | 3.31 | 3653.9 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 10 | 15 | 32 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 176.0 | 185 | 70 | 44 | 49 | 3.58 | 1344.9 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 1 | 6 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89.0 | 111 | 52 | 37 | 22 | 5.26 | -1690.8 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 9.18 | -266.9 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 272 | 16 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 58 | 0.158 | 0.205 | 0.184 | 0.389 | -1161.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BSN | NL | 33 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.116 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PIT | NL | 12 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | PIT | NL | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | PIT | NL | 40 | 57 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.158 | -423.2 |
| 1945 | PIT | NL | 36 | 84 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0.202 | -463.2 |
| 1946 | PIT | NL | 32 | 52 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0.154 | -275.0 |
| 1947 | PIT | NL | 32 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.048 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | PHI | NL | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 203 | 0 | 68 | 166 | 10 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | BSN | P | 32 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1941 | BSN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | PIT | P | 12 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942 | PIT | P | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944 | PIT | P | 40 | 0 | 19 | 60 | 2 | 2 |
| 1945 | PIT | P | 36 | 0 | 14 | 36 | 2 | 1 |
| 1946 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 14 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948 | PHI | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 203 |